April 22, 2021 / By: J.Greenwell

Mainstreet Equity: Making a Sustainable Lifestyle the Easy Option

Personal Interest, Tenant Tips, Investors, Rental Properties

In honour of Earth Day, a close look at the environmentally-friendly corporate philosophy and practices of Mainstreet Equity Corp.

International Students Fuelling Rental Demand Surge Details

January 2, 2020 / By: J. Greenwell

International Students Fuelling Rental Demand Surge

With over 700,000 international students choosing to study in Canada each year, the country has seen a surge in demand for residential units. Mainstreet Equity identified this growing niche early on, recognizing that these students represented both significant spending power and long-term rental consumers, possessing the financial wherewithal to study abroad and so committing to one city for at least three to four years as well.

Additional Costs to Remember for First Time Renters Details

December 13, 2019 / By: T.Carron

Additional Costs to Remember for First Time Renters

Apartment Tips, Apartment Rentals, Millennials, Personal Interest, Rental Properties, Apartment Hunting

Renting an apartment for the first time? This can be an exciting, yet stressful time. We are here to help your transition into adulting as seamless as possible. This post will shed some light on the additional costs that come with renting an apartment and prepare you for them. 

Surrey BC Skytrain Project Details

June 13, 2019 / By: Dustin Rennie

Surrey BC Skytrain Project

Canadian Cities, Investors, British Columbia, BC, Rental Properties, Surrey, Surrey Apartments, Transportation

The Surrey-Langley SkyTrain will help to improve local transportation as it looks to extend the SkyTrain line to the communities of Surrey and Langley and improve the commute and transportation of residents in Lower Mainland BC. 

Why Millennials Are Choosing to Rent Over Owning Details

May 21, 2019 / By: Dustin Rennie

Why Millennials Are Choosing to Rent Over Owning

Millennials, Apartment Rentals, Foreign Students, Personal Interest, Rental Properties, Renting

Millennials make up nearly 40% of the workforce in Canada. Homeownership is no longer the end goal for most working adults. Previous generations pursued homeownership, the latest generation of adults (millennials) are choosing to rent rather than own their own homes.

How to Choose the Right Apartment Floor Plan Details

April 10, 2019 / By: Dustin Rennie

How to Choose the Right Apartment Floor Plan

If you are looking for a new apartment, then you already know that there is a lot of research that goes into this important decision. Here are 4 important factors to keep in mind when choosing an apartment floor plan.

Decorating a Small Bedroom Details

November 27, 2018 / By: Dustin Rennie

Decorating a Small Bedroom

Even if you have a small bedroom, you can spruce things up and make it appear much bigger than it really is – with smart design and creativity. Follow these tips on decorating a small bedroom.

Top Pet Amenities in Apartment Communities Details

September 21, 2018 / By: Dustin Rennie

Top Pet Amenities in Apartment Communities

At Mainstreet, the majority of our apartments and buildings are pet-friendly, allowing our tenants to have their animal companions. Here are some of the newer pet features that are available in the marketplace today.

Which Are The Most Popular Apartment Amenities Details

June 4, 2018 / By: Dustin Rennie

Which Are The Most Popular Apartment Amenities

People looking for an apartment these days are more concerned with the amenities in the apartment rather than communal amenities. Here are some of the more popular/in-demand apartment amenities renters are looking for.

How To Decorate & Arrange A Bachelor Suite Details

May 18, 2018 / By: Dustin Rennie

How To Decorate & Arrange A Bachelor Suite

Most people dread the thought of having to live in an itty bitty bachelor-style apartment. While everything is crammed in a large, open space, that doesn't mean that you cannot decorate your bachelor suite. Follow these decoration tips to add more character, oomph, and style to your bachelor suite apartment.

How To Efficiently Find An Apartment In Edmonton Details

May 16, 2018 / By: Dustin Rennie

How To Efficiently Find An Apartment In Edmonton

Finding the right apartment at the right price in a large city like Edmonton is no picnic. But, apartment hunting doesn't have to be that way. Consider the following ways so you can efficiently find an apartment in Edmonton

5 Reasons Renting Is Better Than Buying Details

April 24, 2018 / By: Dustin Rennie

5 Reasons Renting Is Better Than Buying

Both buying and renting have their own set of unique challenges and advantages. Here are some of the top reasons why renting a place is better than buying a property.

It’s your first apartment and you’ve got questions. We can help. Details

March 3, 2017 / By: Spencer Wallace

It’s your first apartment and you’ve got questions. We can help.

Property Management, Apartment Rentals, Apartment Tips, Tenant Tips, Rental Properties, Personal Interest

Moving out can be fun, exciting, liberating and give you a sense of freedom and responsibility that you may not have had before. You might also be nervous and there are questions you might have about getting your first place.

5 Reasons why you should live at Falconcrest Village in Calgary Details

December 8, 2016 / By: Sheena Keslick

5 Reasons why you should live at Falconcrest Village in Calgary

Apartment Tips, Rental Properties, Calgary, Calgary Apartments

If you are in the market for a large, bright, newly renovated apartment, look no further than our Falconcrest Village location. Here are my top 5 reasons why you should make Falconcrest your next home!

Apartment Design and Damage Deposit – Have Both Details

October 20, 2016 / By: Spencer Wallace

Apartment Design and Damage Deposit – Have Both

One of the biggest challenges of being a renter can be making an apartment feel like home, designing it the way you want, all while getting your deposit back should you decide to move out.

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